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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.94, 13,991.31 and 5,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.94, 13,991.31 and 5,946.54 is: 8,207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.94 : 13,991.31 = 5,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.94/13,991.31 = 5,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.94x = 13,991.31 × 5,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.94x = 83,199,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,199,884.57/10,136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.59

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